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Q462WHL

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

8,838 mi
Last recorded8,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ462WHL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 8,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 8,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 7,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 3,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 466 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front and rear valve stems badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 3 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,319 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 14,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 12,998 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2010 11,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 9,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,811 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 7,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Q462WHL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q462WHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q462WHL registered?

Q462WHL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is Q462WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q462WHL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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